scholarly journals Healthy Eating Index and Alternate Healthy Eating Index among Haitian Americans and African Americans with and without Type 2 Diabetes

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma G. Huffman ◽  
Maurcio De La Cera ◽  
Joan A. Vaccaro ◽  
Gustavo G. Zarini ◽  
Joel Exebio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Haitian American ◽  
Black Populations ◽  
Haitian Americans

Ethnicities within Black populations have not been distinguished in most nutrition studies. We sought to examine dietary differences between African Americans (AA) and Haitian Americans (HA) with and without type 2 diabetes using the Healthy Eating Index, 2005 (HEI-05), and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI). The design was cross-sectional (225 AA, 246 HA) and recruitment was by community outreach. The eating indices were calculated from data collected with the Harvard food-frequency questionnaire. African Americans had lower HEI-05 scores (−8.67, 13.1); , than HA. Haitian American females and AA males had higher AHEI than AA females and HA males, respectively, () adjusting for age and education. Participants with diabetes had higher adherence to the HEI-05 (1.78, 6.01), , and lower adherence to the AHEI (16.3, −3.19), , , than participants without diabetes. The findings underscore the importance of disaggregating ethnicities and disease state when assessing diet.

scholarly journals The Healthy Eating Index and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index as predictors of 10-year CHD risk in Cuban Americans with and without type 2 diabetes

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2006-2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma G Huffman ◽  
Gustavo G Zarini ◽  
Elizabeth Mcnamara ◽  
Aarthi Nagarajan
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chd Risk ◽  
Cuban Americans

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the relationship between dietary patterns, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), and 10-year predicted CHD risk in Cuban Americans with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D).DesignIn a cross-sectional study participants were selected from two randomly generated mailing lists of individuals with and without T2D. HEI and AHEI scores were calculated from a self-reported FFQ. CHD risk was determined using the 10-year CHD risk calculator of the Adult Treatment Panel III.SettingMiami Dade and Broward Counties, FL, USA.SubjectsCuban Americans (n 358) aged ≥30 years.ResultsParticipants with T2D had a higher waist circumference (P = 0·001) and 10-year CHD risk score (P = 0·008) compared with those without T2D. Participants without T2D had a higher energy intake (P = 0·034), total blood cholesterol (P = 0·007), HDL cholesterol (P = 0·001) and HEI score (P = 0·006) compared with participants with T2D. AHEI score was a significant predictor of 10-year CHD risk (F(1,351) = 4·44, P = 0·036). An association between AHEI and 10-year CHD risk was found only for participants with T2D (β = −0·244, se = 0·049, P = 0·001).ConclusionThe present study showed that only participants with T2D with significantly higher AHEI scores had lower scores for 10-year predicted CHD risk. No association was found between HEI score and CHD risk among Cuban Americans. Individuals with T2D are advised to follow the AHEI dietary pattern.

Assessing Diet Quality of a Type 2 Diabetes Sample Using the Healthy Eating Index 2005

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Coltman ◽  
Kathryn S. Keim ◽  
Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski ◽  
Christopher A. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Healthy Eating Index

scholarly journals We are Family

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Omolafe ◽  
Michele Mouttapa ◽  
Shari McMahan ◽  
Sora Park Tanjasiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family History ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

This cross-sectional study sought to describe an association between family history of type-2 diabetes and the awareness of risk factors, perceived threat and physical activity levels in African Americans. With a prevalence of 11.8%, African Americans remain disproportionately affected by the epidemic of diabetes. A risk factor that cannot be modified, but is important and closely linked with diabetes expression, family history, can be a considerable tool in promoting behavior change and reducing the risk of developing the condition in African Americans. A self-report questionnaire was administered to 133 church going African Americans, with 55 of them with a positive family history of type-2 diabetes (41.4%) and 78 (58.6%) without. None of the participants had been previously been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. The results from the study indicated that African Americans with positive family history had a greater knowledge of risk factors, were more likely to indicate that their concern about the disease influences their eating habits and physical activity, and engaged in significantly more physical activity than those with no family history.

scholarly journals Nutrition Facts Panel use is associated with diet quality and dietary patterns among Latinos with type 2 diabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (16) ◽  
pp. 2909-2919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Kollannoor-Samuel ◽  
Sofia Segura-Pérez ◽  
Fatma M Shebl ◽  
Nicola L Hawley ◽  
Grace Damio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Quality Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrition Facts Panel ◽  
Fried Snack

AbstractObjectiveThe study aims were to (i) identify determinants of Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) use and (ii) describe the association between NFP use and dietary intake among Latinos with type 2 diabetes.DesignBaseline cross-sectional data from a clinical trial were used to assess the association between NFP use and dietary intake. Diet was measured using two methods: (i) a diet quality score (the Healthy Eating Index-2010) derived from a single 24 h recall and (ii) dietary pattern (exploratory factor analyses) from an FFQ. Multivariable logistic and non-parametric quantile regressions were conducted, as appropriate.SettingsHartford County, Connecticut, USA.SubjectsLatino adults (n 203), ≥21 years of age, with diagnosed type 2 diabetes, glycosylated Hb≥7 %, and without medical conditions limiting physical activity.ResultsParticipants’ education level, diabetes-related knowledge and English speaking were positively associated with NFP use. At the higher percentiles of diet quality score, NFP use was significantly associated with higher diet quality. Similarly, NFP users were more likely to consume a ‘healthy’ dietary pattern (P=0·003) and less likely to consume a ‘fried snack’ pattern (P=0·048) compared with NFP non-users.ConclusionsThe association between reported NFP use and diet quality was positive and significantly stronger among participants who reported consuming a healthier diet. While NFP use was associated with a healthier dietary pattern, not using NFP was associated with a less-healthy, fried snack pattern. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand whether improving NFP use could be an effective intervention to improve diet quality among Latinos with type 2 diabetes.

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